The BlackHammer HeroQuest Project

SpellCasting 1.5
by Hound (hound@ambient.on.ca)

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These spellcasting rules were created to create a slightly more advanced spellcasting system than that in the basic game without actually changing any of the rules of the game. Most wizards have nothing to spend money on after the first 5 quests or so, so we decided to create a few new spells of equivalent power to the regular ones that they can buy...

Each SpellCasting character has knowledge of a certain number of "Colleges of Magic". In standard play, Wizards have 3 Elemental Colleges and Elves have 1. In addition to these spells, spellcasters may learn additional spells from the four colleges by spending 300gp per additional spell to be learned (max of 4 additional spells per college - therefore 12 spells for wizards, 4 spells for elves). Elves must also pay double for additional spells.

Before each adventure when the spell colleges are handed out, if the caster has additional spell slots purchased, they get more spells than the basic three in that college, selecting from the additional 4.

Fire of Wrath	Blast of flame anywhere the spellcaster can see. Deals 1 damage. Target rolls 1 Save at 5+
Ball Of Flame	Ball of flame envelopes target the spellcaster can see. Deals 2 Damage. Target rolls 2 Saves at 5+
Courage	Can be cast on any hero the spellcaster can see, or self. Next time that hero attacks, he rolls an additional 2 combat dice
Crown Of Fire	All models within 2 squares of the spellcaster are bathed in flame. Deals 2 Combat Dice of damage, cannot be resisted.
Wall Of Fire	Creates a flaming barricade, 1 square deep by up to 4 squares wide. Each turn roll 1D6, on a 5+ the spell stops. Anyone in or crossing this barricade takes 2 Damage, roll 2 saves at 5+ to resist.
Fire Trap	A wash of small flames encompasses the room or corridor within sight, and outlines and destroys any traps encountered. (Pit traps become pits, other traps are destroyed)
Dragon Hide	Target hero rolls one additional Defend Die. Spell ends when hero takes damage

Pass Through Rock The target may move through walls and solid rock on his next move. If the move ends in solid rock, the hero dies

Heal Body Can be cast on any hero, Will restore up to 4 Body Points

Rock Skin Target hero rolls one additional Defend Die. Spell ends when hero takes damage

Quake The dungeon quakes, all models roll Mind Points, and save on a roll of 6+. Any model that fails loses it's next turn

ShockWave Creates a shockwave 1 square wide by D6+1 squares long. Any target therein takes 1 damage, with 1 save at 6+.

DoorBreaker Shockwave slams out and opens all secret doors within 8 squares of the spellcaster, even out of sight.

Mighty Steel Target Hero's metal armour provides an additional 2 Defend Dice for 3 turns

Tempest A small whirlwind envelopes one monster the spellcaster can see. Target loses it's next turn

Swift Wind Next time the target hero moves, he rolls twice the normal number of movement dice

Genie 1) Opens any one door on the board or 2) Attacks target with 5 Combat Dice

Light Foot The next trap the hero springs has no effect on him, alternately, if the hero fails to jump a pit, the spell ends and the jump was successful.

Northern Blast All enemy models within 4 squares of the spellcaster are moved 2 squares away from the caster by a blast of wind

Lightning Strike A Bolt of lightning 1 square wide by D6+1 squares long, all within it are attacked with 3 combat dice

Intimidating Wind Only works if cast before opening a door. Any creatures in the room exposed lose all actions for 1 turn.

Veil Of Mist On the target hero's next move, he may move unseen through squares occupied by enemies and monsters.

Water Of Healing Can be cast on any hero, Will restore up to 4 Body Points

Sleep Target non-undead loses all actions. Save immediately and each turn with Mind Points D6, at 6+

Freeze Target is frozen in place and loses all actions. Save immediately and each turn with Body Points D6, at 6+

Acid Grasp The spellcaster's next attack (barehanded, cannot use a weapon) is at 6 Attack Dice

Ice Bridge A sheet of ice freezes over any open or closed pit traps in the hallway or room within sight

Cloak Of Mist Target hero gains 2 additional defend dice against missile and magical ranged attacks. Spell ends when hero takes damage.

Pass Through Rock	The target may move through walls and solid rock on his next move. If the move ends in solid rock, the hero dies
Heal Body	Can be cast on any hero, Will restore up to 4 Body Points
Rock Skin	Target hero rolls one additional Defend Die. Spell ends when hero takes damage
Quake	The dungeon quakes, all models roll Mind Points, and save on a roll of 6+. Any model that fails loses it's next turn
ShockWave	Creates a shockwave 1 square wide by D6+1 squares long. Any target therein takes 1 damage, with 1 save at 6+.
DoorBreaker	Shockwave slams out and opens all secret doors within 8 squares of the spellcaster, even out of sight.
Mighty Steel	Target Hero's metal armour provides an additional 2 Defend Dice for 3 turns

Tempest	A small whirlwind envelopes one monster the spellcaster can see. Target loses it's next turn
Swift Wind	Next time the target hero moves, he rolls twice the normal number of movement dice
Genie	1) Opens any one door on the board or 2) Attacks target with 5 Combat Dice
Light Foot	The next trap the hero springs has no effect on him, alternately, if the hero fails to jump a pit, the spell ends and the jump was successful.
Northern Blast	All enemy models within 4 squares of the spellcaster are moved 2 squares away from the caster by a blast of wind
Lightning Strike	A Bolt of lightning 1 square wide by D6+1 squares long, all within it are attacked with 3 combat dice
Intimidating Wind	Only works if cast before opening a door. Any creatures in the room exposed lose all actions for 1 turn.

Veil Of Mist	On the target hero's next move, he may move unseen through squares occupied by enemies and monsters.
Water Of Healing	Can be cast on any hero, Will restore up to 4 Body Points
Sleep	Target non-undead loses all actions. Save immediately and each turn with Mind Points D6, at 6+
Freeze	Target is frozen in place and loses all actions. Save immediately and each turn with Body Points D6, at 6+
Acid Grasp	The spellcaster's next attack (barehanded, cannot use a weapon) is at 6 Attack Dice
Ice Bridge	A sheet of ice freezes over any open or closed pit traps in the hallway or room within sight
Cloak Of Mist	Target hero gains 2 additional defend dice against missile and magical ranged attacks. Spell ends when hero takes damage.